Henry VII Government Flashcards
What did the Household consist of?
Chamber and Privy Chamber
What was the role of the Household?
Managed the Kings day to day life but also a politicl sphere
What was the Chamber used for?
Management of finances (continuation from Edward IV - previous Yorkist king)
What did the Chamber allow Henry to do?
Take personal control over finances
When did Henry use the Household?
Ruled through household at start of reign but over time ruled with a handful of nobles
Who had considerable power within the Household?
Nobles and Barons
What changes did Henry make to crown finance?
Moved finances from the Exchequer to the Chamber to remove corruption
How many were in the Royal Council in total and how many regularly attended?
Total: 227
Regular attendees: 7-24
Who were the regular attendees of the Royal Council?
Chancellor, Treasurer, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Bishops and Magnates, Knights and Lawyers
How many times did the full Great Council meet?
5 times at times of emergency
Did the Royal Council have an committees/sub-committees?
No
When was the Court of Star Chamber created?
1487
What was the Court of Star Chamber?
Tribunal court to deal with lawlessness overseen by councillors. Dealt with riots, illegal retaining, perversion of justice.
What was the Council Learned in Law?
Investigated crown’s territorial and feudal rights. Collected debt owed to the king. Supervised implementation of bonds and recognisances.
How much did the Council Learned in Law raise in 1504-08?
£30,000
Who oversaw the Council Learned in Law?
Empson and Dudley
Who were the Justices of the Peace?
18 per county, unpaid local landowners
Appointed lesser landlords to balance power of landed nobles and gentry.
How were JP’s powers enhanced and when?
1485: Arrest poachers and hunters
1487: Could grant bail
1495: Power to replace jurors (allowed them to ensure trials weren’t corrupted by landowners who paid off jurors)
How many times was Parliament called during Henry’s reign?
7 times
How long did Parliament sit for in total/
72 weeks
What was parliament mainly used for?
Finance and passing attainders
